Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones used to rough it up on the field himself once upon a time. Growing up in North Little Rock, Arkansas, Jones played running back for North Little Rock High School.
After graduation, he attended the University of Arkansas in 1962, where he was an offensive lineman for coach Frank Broyles. Not many would know, but Jones, who has led the Cowboys to three Super Bowl titles as owner, also co-captained the Arkansas Razorbacks to the 1964 National Championship.
Jerry Jones Reflects Back on His 1964 Natty Win With Arkansas
During an interview with Joe Buck in November 2023, Jones reflected upon his championship-winning experience as a college football player while also addressing the confusion on whether he was a running back or offensive lineman.
“We played both ways during those days,” Jones said. “And yes, I did block for myself, or I blocked for someone who, on the next play, was going to block for me.”
Jones highlighted that their roles changed during their championship season due to injuries and attrition.
“A lot of times, you could start off carrying the ball, and by the time attrition and injury took hold, and you got in the middle of the season, you might be sitting up there blocking for somebody else with the ball.”
However, what remained permanent was their grit to be out there and hear their College Football Hall of Fame coach.
“The big thing is: ‘Put me in, coach, I’m hot,’ right? Get out there, work hard, and earn a spot,” Jones added.
What Were Jones’ College Football Stats?
When Jones played in college, individual statistics for linemen were not commonly recorded. Thus, there are no official college football stats available for him.
The little data available for Jones is his role on offense. As a wide receiver, Jones recorded one reception for a 17-yard touchdown. As a running back, he carried the ball five times for 26 yards.
However, it’s important to note that neither WR nor RB were his primary positions.
Jones’ biggest achievement in college football was being part of the undefeated 1964 Arkansas team that won the Southwest Conference (SWC) title and was later awarded the National Championship by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA).
